Archive
A curated collection of published articles, opinion pieces, academic references and public debate related to Sweden’s 2018 consent law.
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Public Debate
Opinion pieces, essays, and public interventions that discuss legal, political, or social issues related to consent law, criminal justice, and the rule of law.
Media Coverage
Journalistic reporting from news outlets, magazines, and broadcast media covering cases, policies, and public discussion related to sexual offences and the justice system.
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Official documents, parliamentary materials, and reports produced by public authorities, agencies, or legislative bodies.
Academic Research
Peer-reviewed studies, academic papers, and scholarly analyses examining legal frameworks, empirical data, and theoretical perspectives.
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Below you will find the articles and references currently included in the SCLO archive, organized chronologically and updated on an ongoing basis.
Number of articles: 124
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“The sentencing of innocent people in Sweden is a disaster for the rule of law”
Recorded Q&A session addressing common questions about standards of proof in rape cases under Swedish law, focusing on legal certainty and procedural safeguards.
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Free Thought – Bound World The Ideology of Hate
Lecture by a legal scholar on the intersection of criminal law and consent-based offences, discussing principles like reasonable doubt, autonomy, and procedural fairness.
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Are many innocent men being convicted of rape? The lawyer cuts the law
Video interview discussing challenges to legal certainty in sexual-offence cases, including evidentiary standards and media influence.
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Why Does Violence in Close Relationships Not Decrease?
A book publication examining why violence in intimate relationships persists despite policy interventions, focusing on structural, social, and institutional explanations.
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Lawyer believes new rape law increases risk of false reports
News article reporting on a lawyer’s criticism of the consent law, arguing that it may increase the risk of false accusations due to lowered evidentiary thresholds.